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ROCK HARVEY reacted to 8769bigred's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with
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Next are the 'Hard Parts' My exhaust valves were pitted pretty bad, and the head was already going to a shop, so I got new 'Turbo'... -
ROCK HARVEY reacted to 8769bigred's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with Like.
Ok so I went back to the drawing board for the valve guide measurements. I ditched my harbor freight dial indicator and got a good one...
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I thought this was interesting... from the AERA bulletin for the 7.3/6.9 pertaining to injection lines. "Injection lines - Due to the...
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ROCK HARVEY replied to the thread PSA: For those replacing 4wd front shackle bushings with polyurethane, check your shackle first..I wonder if you could drill and tap a hole in the shackle for a grease fitting. I know that’s a common feature of custom bushing setups.
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ROCK HARVEY reacted to DirtyWood's post in the thread PSA: For those replacing 4wd front shackle bushings with polyurethane, check your shackle first. with Like.
I would add a note regarding the potential for squeaks when using poly bushings. If I had it to do over again I would never have used...
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ROCK HARVEY replied to the thread PSA: For those replacing 4wd front shackle bushings with polyurethane, check your shackle first..Good to know! I’m in the middle of Dana 60 swapping my F250 and had debated buying new shackles. Glad I decided to refurbish my old ones...
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ROCK HARVEY reacted to Mrrusty's post in the thread 1990 F350 RADIATOR SUPPORT 7.3IDI SUPER COOLING. with Like.
Just wanted to update this. I did end up getting it welded and put some new pieces on it.
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ROCK HARVEY reacted to 8769bigred's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with Like.
I have not measured them that way yet. The heads are filthy I need to run them through the parts washer at work. Then I will have a...
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ROCK HARVEY reacted to 8769bigred's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with Like.
I put in a full shift today on the engine project. Today was one of those shop days where you clean up and look around and it looks like...
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ROCK HARVEY replied to the thread sticky equus gauge needle + gauge talk.The only thing I have to add is that my oil pressure gauge also sticks and has to be flicked occasionally. It’s an Auto Gage set by Auto...
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ROCK HARVEY reacted to 8769bigred's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with Like.
@ROCK HARVEY that’s a great idea. I have a 6.9 that I got years ago and I need to dig out the box of parts I think it is a 87 model...
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ROCK HARVEY reacted to 8769bigred's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with Like.
I made some great progress on this project today. I got the motor out and stripped almost to where I can pull the heads. Crossing my...
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ROCK HARVEY replied to the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job.Another upgrade you could consider is using the 1987+ rocker assemblies. They are a better design than the 1986 and down version. They...
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ROCK HARVEY replied to the thread Facet pump problem?.I wonder if the bowl gasket is leaking and causing it to suck air. You can buy replacement gaskets if it’s cracked, but I would start by...
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ROCK HARVEY replied to the thread CDD injection line issues.80lb line worked well for me. It needs to be thick so it doesn’t have too much extra space inside the line, plus you have to be able to...
